Straight Shot Safety and Compliance Consulting

02/16/2026

Injuries, training, inspections, audits; if they aren’t documented, it didn’t happen.
OSHA Paperwork Is Not “Just Admin”

Common gaps OSHA cites:
▪️ Missing training records
▪️ Incomplete incident logs
▪️ Outdated procedures
▪️ No inspection documentation

Paperwork isn’t busywork, it’s your legal defense.

Straight Shot Safety are experts in updating procedures and completing inspections to make sure your facility is OSHA ready.

Now offering a no charge initial consultation until March 14th for companies in Southern NH or Merrimack Valley/Lowell area Massachusetts.

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02/11/2026

Safety programs don’t fail because of workers.

Leadership Accountability Drives Safety Outcomes
Safety programs don’t fail because of workers.

They fail because of leadership silence.

When management:
✔ Enforces rules consistently
✔ Funds safety controls
✔ Participates in training

Incident rates drop.

OSHA looks at leadership behavior closely during inspections.
So do employees.

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02/09/2026

Near Misses Are Free Lessons: If You Use Them
Every near miss is an incident that chose not to happen.

OSHA expects employers to:
✔ Investigate near misses
✔ Identify root causes
✔ Implement corrective actions

Ignoring near misses trains your workforce to ignore warning signs.
Document them. Fix them. Learn from them.

Straight Shot Safety has the experience your company needs to help address the corrective actions following a near miss.

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02/06/2026

OSHA compliance is not based on outcomes; it’s based on controls.
“We’ve Never Had an Incident” Is Not a Defense
This is one of the most common statements heard right before a citation.

OSHA compliance is not based on outcomes; it’s based on controls.
No incidents ≠ No risk
No citations ≠ No exposure

The goal is preventing the first incident, not explaining the last one.

Many companies are not familiar with what is required. Straight Shot Safety is experienced in helping small and large companies be safe and complaint.

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02/02/2026

What Actually Triggers an OSHA Inspection?
Most OSHA inspections don’t happen randomly.

Common triggers include:
✔ Employee complaints
✔Recordable injuries
✔ Hospitalizations
✔ Whistleblower claims
✔ Media exposure

By the time OSHA shows up, the damage is already done.
Strong safety programs aren’t about avoiding OSHA, they’re about preventing the event that invites OSHA in.

Straight Shot Safety has the expertise to help your company be safe, and compliant.

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01/30/2026

“Self-Regulation” Works; Until It Doesn’t
Industries often argue that voluntary standards are enough.

But history shows:
✔ Voluntary compliance declines under financial pressure
✔ Safety investments are often first on the chopping block
✔ Without enforcement, standards become marketing language

Effective regulation doesn’t replace good companies, it protects them from bad actors.

Straight Shot Safety has the expertise to bring your company into compliance and keep employees safe.

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01/28/2026

Deregulation Isn’t Neutral; It Shifts Risk

When federal regulations are eliminated or weakened, risk doesn’t disappear.

It moves, often from corporations to workers, customers, and communities.

History shows that many major disasters weren’t caused by too much regulation, but by:

✔ Lapsed oversight

✔ Self-policing without accountability

✔ Compliance becoming optional instead of mandatory

Regulations aren’t red tape. They’re risk controls and removing them has consequences.

Straight Shot Safety has the expertise to bring your company into compliance and keep employees safe.

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01/26/2026

The Hidden OSHA Risk in “Experienced” Employees

One of the highest incident rates occurs with long-tenured employees.
Why?

✔ Shortcuts become normalized

✔ Procedures drift

✔ Informal training replaces documented training

OSHA doesn’t care how long someone’s been doing the job; only whether they were trained, evaluated, and protected.

Experience is not a control measure.
Documentation is.

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01/20/2026

OSHA Compliance Is Not Optional: Even When Work “Seems Safe”

Many employers assume OSHA only applies to construction or heavy industry.

That’s a costly misconception.

If you control the work environment, training, equipment, procedures, you own the safety obligation.
OSHA enforcement often starts after an incident, not before one.

The question isn’t “Do we need this?”
It’s “What happens if OSHA asks?”

Proactive safety programs cost less than reactive compliance.


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01/15/2026

🔔 OSHA 300A Posting Reminder! 🔔

Just a friendly reminder to all employers: The annual OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses must be posted from February 1st through April 30th. Make sure your summary is visible in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted.

This requirement helps promote transparency and safety in the workplace.
Don’t forget, certain employers are also required to submit their 300A data electronically to OSHA.

Stay compliant and keep safety a top priority!

If you need any assistance or have questions completing the form, contact Straight Shot Safety info@straightshotsafety.com or call 978-245-7511

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01/14/2026

The Lone Worker Factor: Federal Laws & OSHA Guidance

An often-overlooked aspect of workplace safety, especially as we approach OSHA’s new 2026 standards is how we protect lone workers.

🔎 Who is a lone worker?
According to NIOSH and OSHA, a lone worker is someone who:

🔹 Works without direct supervision or regular contact with others
🔹 Cannot easily get help in an emergency

With an estimated 53 million lone workers across North America and Europe, this is a significant safety concern.

What protections exist? While there isn’t a single federal OSHA standard just for lone workers, several laws and regulations apply:

General Duty Clause (OSH Act Section 5(a)(1)): Employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards.

29 CFR 1915.84 (Shipyard Employment): Requires regular check-ins for employees working alone in confined/isolated spaces.

Other OSHA Standards: Certain tasks (e.g., confined space entry, respiratory hazards) prohibit working alone or require specific precautions:

29 CFR 1910.146 (Confined Spaces)

29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection)

Electrical Safety, Any person working with potentially lethal voltages/current.

State-specific requirements: Some states go beyond federal OSHA with stricter lone worker protections.

Why does this matter for OSHA’s 2026 standards? As OSHA moves to address hazards like heat, violence, and chemical exposures, lone workers remain especially vulnerable.

Without oversight or a buddy system, emergency response may be delayed, and risks can increase.

What should employers do now?
Straight Shot Safety should review your Lone Worker Process.

🔹 Include lone-worker scenarios in risk assessments
🔹 Implement check-in protocols or monitoring devices
🔹 Clearly document how lone workers are protected

Even without a blanket federal standard, failing to protect lone workers can still lead to violations under the General Duty Clause or applicable OSHA rules.

Straight Shot Safety should review your Lone Worker Process.

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01/12/2026

Massachusetts Laser Safety: More Than an OSHA Issue

In Massachusetts, laser safety doesn’t stop at federal standards.
Employers operating Class 3B and Class 4 laser systems fall under the oversight of the Massachusetts Radiation Control Program (MRCP) in manufacturing, R&D, Medical Offices, Hospitals, Dentists, Spas, Veterinarians and advanced engineering environments.

At Straight Shot Safety, we help organizations understand and navigate this added layer of accountability.

✔ Registered with Massachusetts Radiation Control for laser safety
✔ Alignment with ANSI Z136, MA Regulations 105 CMR 121.00 laser safety standards
✔ Practical integration with OSHA expectations and real-world operations

Why this matters:
• Laser incidents can trigger state radiation control inquiries, not just OSHA inspections
• Missing or outdated laser safety programs can create insurance and workers’ comp exposure
• In M&A or investor diligence, Massachusetts regulatory gaps are increasingly flagged

Laser safety in MA is not just a best practice, it’s a regulatory risk management issue.

If your laser program was built years ago, inherited with equipment, or never formally reviewed against Massachusetts expectations, now is the time.

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